Peax Solace vs Sitka Hyperdown, By Mike Moore

[Justin Crossley]

Given their similar design, @robby denning asked @mtwarden to do a head-to-head review to help you decide which would be best for your uses. Check out Mike's review below!

Peax Solace vs Sitka Hyperdown

 

[mtwarden]

Thanks Justin!

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

Your chart says peaks is 62” shoulder width. Peaks website says regular is 64” shoulder width. Be interested in knowing which is correct. That’s a big difference. Also, I noticed u mention 3 way zipper on peaks. The chart accidentally mentions it under Sitka.

 

[mtwarden]

Your chart says peaks is 62” shoulder width. Peaks website says regular is 64” shoulder width. Be interested in knowing which is correct. That’s a big difference. Also, I noticed u mention 3 way zipper on peaks. The chart accidentally mentions it under Sitka.

Yeah 3 way zip should be under Peax; I’ll see if @Justin Crossley can make that change- thanks!

I measured at the same spots on each of the bags; that could certainly be at different spot than where Peax measured their shoulder width.

Sitka doesn’t list any width measurements and I don’t think there is any manufacturer standards as to where they are measured; maybe there should be?

 

[razorrt5]

I bought the Peax Solice earlier this year after only owning synthetic bags once I saw the features it has, since then I've used it in Alaska spring bear hunting and MT archery elk hunting, I'll be using it in a few weeks on a MT rifle deer and elk hunt. It's an excellent bag I'm 5-8 175 and did buy the regular wide because I'm a side sleeper and its by far the best bag I've owned. It has plenty of space, is warm, and light, those arm holes are key when you wake up early to start a fire in the hot tent and don't want to get out of the bag and the 3 zipper setup for venting is also a great feature, my mid-region always gets too hot in sleeping bags, now I can vent specific areas and avoid most sweating/moisture. I would recommend this bag to anyone

 

[mtwarden]

^ It's a solid bag for sure; ditto on the Sitka

 

[Rock-o]

Import data strongly suggests Peax is made in China. Looks like the Sitka may be made in Philippines. Though it's a design I've never seen before, and I'd consider trying it, I'm out since there are solid bags Made in USA.

 

[mtwarden]

Made in USA would be a huge plus, no doubt about it.

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

I am not sure what type of treated down Peaks uses, but Sitka states Allied Feather ExpeDry. That is the latest and greatest in treated down. I have the same in my Katabatic quilts and does extremely well in moisture.

 

[mtwarden]

^ definitely interesting stuff; has gold in it!

https://alliedfeather.com/info-room/products-innovations/expedry

 

[Kostrize]

The Outdoor Vitals guys discuss ExpeDry at length in the Live Ultralight podcast episode 178. It sounds like a great upgrade for the performance and longevity of the insulation

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

not sure if you have used the Stone Glacier Chilkoot 15 sleeping bag but curious if be Sitka is a lot tighter in the shoulders. The SG is 64” circumference. Looks like this is 60”. However, not all measurements r created equal.

 

[mtwarden]

I have not.

You’re correct there is no standard (that I’m aware of) exactly where the measurements should occur.

If you’re trying to decide between the two, I’d consider ordering both to “try on”. I’m familiar with ordering from both and both will except returns as long as the gear/clothing hasn’t been used.

 

[Cavila99]

Given their similar design, @robby denning asked @mtwarden to do a head-to-head review to help you decide which would be best for your uses. Check out Mike's review below!

Peax Solace vs Sitka Hyperdown

Great information, Thanks for the review.

 

[mtwarden]

^ thanks!